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[[Trichuriasis]] infection is classified by [[WHO]] for helminth control programs based on the number of eggs per gram of | [[Trichuriasis]] infection is classified by [[WHO]] for helminth control programs based on the number of eggs per gram of feaces into light, moderate and heavy infection. | ||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
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Overview
Trichuriasis infection is classified by WHO for helminth control programs based on the number of eggs per gram of feaces into light, moderate and heavy infection.
Classification
Trichuriasis infection is classified by WHO for helminth control programs based on the number of eggs per gram of feces:[1]
- Light infection: 1-999 eggs per gram of faeces.
- Moderate infection: 1000 - 9999 eggs per gram of faeces.
- Heavy infection: Greater than 10,000 eggs per gram of faeces.
References
- ↑ Stephenson, L.S.; Holland, C.V.; Cooper, E.S. (2001). "The public health significance of Trichuris trichiura". Parasitology. 121 (S1): S73. doi:10.1017/S0031182000006867. ISSN 0031-1820.